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SDAH 365
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
to tell to all the world that God is light,
that he who made all nations is not willing
one soul should perish, lost in shades of night.
Text
1
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
to tell to all the world that God is light,
that he who made all nations is not willing
one soul should perish, lost in shades of night.
Refrain
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
2
Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
that God, in whom they live and move, is love;
tell how he stooped to save his lost creation,
and died on earth that we might live above.
3
Give of thine own to bear the message glorious;
give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;
pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious;
O Zion, haste to bring the brighter day.
4
He comes again; O Zion, ere thou meet Him,
Make known to every heart His saving grace;
Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him,
Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Isa 40:9; 2 Pet 3:9 (b) Rev 14:6; Acts 17:28 (c) Luke 10:35 (r) Isa 52:7
Author
Mary A. Thompson (1834-1923)
Year Published
1871
Hymn Tune
TIDINGS
Metrical Number
11.10.11.10.Ref.
Composer
James Walch (1837-1901)
Year Composed
1875
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Notes
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Sabbath is an opportunity for us to have fellowship with one another and the same time is to publish the glad tidings of peace.
-Notes for SS Lesson 4th Quarter 2020 “Education.” Lesson 12 -Sabbath: Experiencing and Living the Character of God (Thursday)
The Bible speaks of Zion as the city of God. In Hebrews 12:22 (NKJV) We read: “But you have come to Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels.” This Bible verse is saying that the city of God is a city with a great number of messengers known as the heavenly angels. Their mission is to bring tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release. (Lesson 13, 2nd Quarter 2021 -Thursday, New Covenant and Mission, 6/24/2021)
As we become children of God, we find our life purpose in letting others know of His love, and consecrate all, bending every energy to its accomplishment. (Lesson 7, 1st Quarter 2023, Managing for the Master – Sunday, “Zacchaeus”, 2/14/2023)
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